Each Wednesday, WTTW News producer Josh Terry presents must-see live music shows from indie rock to jazz, country, hip-hop and more. Wednesday, Oct. 7: Alejandro Escovedo at Metro. Tickets.The storied songwriter joins novelist Silas House and moderator Mark Guarino in a conversation about the legacy and craft of the late John Prine. A performance is included alongside the discussion. Sweet Pill, Heart to Gold, Emily How at Thalia Hall. Tickets.Infectious and anthemic emo from Philly. Thursday, Oct. 8: Souvenirs: 80 Years of John Prine at Chicago Theatre. Tickets.Hosted by John C. Reilly, this star-studded tribute event will feature performances by Nathaniel Rateliff, Valerie June, Margo Price, John’s brother Billy Prine, Shemekia Copeland, Steve Earle, Ratboys, Kathleen Edwards and more. Gorillaz, Little Simz, Deltron 3030 at United Center. Tickets.Damon Albarn and co. return to the city for an arena show. Overmono at Outset. Tickets.This electronic duo is a critical darling. Audrey Hobert at Riviera Theatre. Tickets. The rising pop star will likely graduate to bigger venues shortly. Friday, Oct. 9: Mike Reed's Separatist Party, Resavoir at Constellation. Tickets.Two local jazz stalwarts celebrate two stellar album releases in one show. Shaboozey at Aragon Ballroom. Tickets. “Everybody at the Aragon Ballroom gettin' tipsy.” Beck, Ionna Gilka, Wayne Faler at Auditorium Theatre. Tickets.The veteran alt-rock and folk artist plays two shows in the Loop. Audrey Hobert at Riviera Theatre. Tickets.The rising pop star will likely graduate to bigger venues shortly. Renny Conti, James Eichman, Free Range at Schubas. Tickets. Sturdy folk rock songwriting in Lakeview. The Dead Bolts, Cab Ellis at Thalia Hall. Tickets.Local rock heroes return to Pilsen. Saturday, Oct. 10: Beck, Ionna Gilka, Wayne Faler at Auditorium Theatre. Tickets.The veteran alt-rock and folk artist plays two shows in the Loop. Armand Hammer, Quelle Chris, Open Mike Eagle at Thalia Hall. Tickets.Some of the most forward-thinking artists in hip-hop share a bill. Tuesday, Oct. 13: White Denim, Arc Iris at SPACE. Tickets.The prolific Texas psych-rocker brings his band to Evanston.
